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Updated · wrnjradio.com · Jul 18
Mars Snacking to Close Newark Hub, Affecting 307 Employees by 2027
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Updated · wrnjradio.com · Jul 18

Mars Snacking to Close Newark Hub, Affecting 307 Employees by 2027

3 articles · Updated · wrnjradio.com · Jul 18

Summary

  • Mars Snacking said it will shut its Newark Market Hub by December 2027, with 307 employees affected under a July WARN filing that lists Oct. 16, 2026 as the effective date.
  • The company tied the closure to a broader consolidation of its North American office footprint and its previously announced move to Chicago, saying the shift is meant to support long-term growth.
  • Mars said it will offer relocation opportunities and other transition support for Newark staff, while maintaining service to customers and consumers without disruption.
  • New Jersey remains part of Mars' plans, the company said, pointing to continued investment in Hackettstown, where M&M'S have been produced since 1958 and millions are made daily.

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